Category: Mobile Games

Light Chaser

Light Chaser is a Chinese-developed mobile MMORPG that leans heavily into the usual genre loop of questing across a large overworld, running instanced dungeons, and jumping into timed world boss fights with other players. Alongside the grind, it pushes social systems such as guild play, competitive modes, and even a marriage feature that rewards duo progression and gifting.

Publisher: Eyougame
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date (Global): July 30, 2018
Pros: +Charming character art. +Large overworld zones. +Robust marriage feature. +Several PvP activities.
Cons: -Very autoplay driven. -Awkward interface flow. -Classes locked by gender. -Older looking visuals. -Pay-to-win pressure.

Epic Seven

Epic Seven is a free-to-play mobile RPG on iOS and Android that leans hard into crisp, anime-inspired 2D presentation. It mixes classic turn-based party combat with a hero-collecting gacha, so the core loop revolves around building teams, upgrading gear, and chasing new characters to tackle tougher PvE stages and competitive modes.

Publisher: Smilegate
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: November 8, 2018
Pros: +Gorgeous anime-style 2D visuals. +Very little downtime between screens. +Roster balance is generally solid. +Clean, modern interface. +Strong early-game gacha value.
Cons: -Monetization can influence power. -Arena battles rely on auto-controlled defense teams. -Progression can feel grind-heavy.

GunboundM

GunboundM brings the classic artillery tactics formula to phones, pitting teams of quirky combat vehicles (called Mobiles) against each other in turn-based PvP. It keeps the familiar mix of aim, wind-reading, and terrain destruction from the original GunBound, then layers on mobile-friendly progression through collectible Avatars and unlockable Mobiles.

Publisher: DargomStudio
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date (Global): June 23, 2017
Pros: +Large selection of Mobiles with distinct tools. +Tense PvP matches that reward skillful aiming. +Fast Shot mechanic keeps turns moving.
Cons: -English localization can be rough and confusing.

Art of Conquest

Art of Conquest is a free-to-play mobile strategy title on iOS and Android that blends an overworld conquest map with hero-driven battles. You build up a stronghold, recruit heroes, train mixed troop formations, then march out to raid, defend, and fight other players as you push your kingdom’s influence across the map.

Publisher: Lilith Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy
Release Date: June 6, 2017
Pros: +Tactical auto-battles with active hero skills. +Large roster of heroes with different roles. +A solid mix of strategy, RPG progression, and MMO-style social play. +Multiple races that change how your army is built.
Cons: -Spending can create a power gap in competitive modes. -Balance can feel uneven between units and heroes. -Servers can lose momentum over time as populations shift.

Destiny Child

Destiny Child is a character-collecting mobile RPG built around assembling a squad of “Childs” and triggering skills in fast, real-time encounters. You play as an underdog demon climbing the ranks by recruiting souls, forming teams, and pushing through story stages, events, and boss fights that test how well your roster is built.

Publisher: Shift Up
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date (Global): Dec 6, 2018
Pros: +Stunning Live2D presentation. +Fully voiced scenes and character work. +Skill-driven, real-time battles.
Cons: -Global version includes censorship changes. -Stamina limits can interrupt longer sessions.

Blade and Wings

Blade & Wings is a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG for mobile (iOS and Android) built around open-world exploration, boss fights, pet collection, and cooperative play with other players online.

Publisher: PopPace
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 16, 2018
Pros: +Bright, charming visuals. +Several distinct classes to choose from. +Bosses can be tamed as pets. +Shared open world that feels active
Cons: -Heavy pay-to-win pressure. -Classes tied to character/gender restrictions. -Grindy loop that can feel samey. -A lot of automation. -Crowded interface and menus.

Brawl Stars

Brawl Stars is a free-to-play mobile shooter built around quick 3v3 matches and short, objective-driven modes. Instead of one standard ruleset, it mixes up the win conditions, including gem collection, last-team-standing survival, and even a soccer-style mode. As you play, you unlock new Brawlers, each bringing a distinct weapon, super ability, and personality that changes how a match plays out.

Publisher: Supercell
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Shooter
Release Date (Global): Dec 12, 2018
Pros: +Snappy, action-heavy matches that feel great on mobile. +23+ Brawlers to unlock with different kits and roles. +Plenty of events and modes to keep sessions varied. +Clean, colorful presentation with strong polish.
Cons: -Not all modes are always available due to rotation. -Monetization can create minor pay-to-win pressure at times.

Era of Celestials

Era of Celestials is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG for iOS, Android and PC, set in a fantasy world that has largely fallen to an invading force. You play as a hero chosen by the Celestials, pushing back through quests, dungeons, bosses, and PvP, with a big emphasis on powering up through upgrades and collectible systems. A signature hook is the ability to transform into Celestial forms mid-fight, turning routine encounters into short bursts of flashy, high-damage action.

Publisher: GTArcade
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: August 8, 2018
Pros: +Strong visuals for a mobile MMO. +Several classes with distinct combat styles. +Lots of collection and progression goals.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Gameplay loops can feel samey over time. -Heavy reliance on auto features. -Busy, crowded interface.

Survival Heroes

Survival Heroes is a free-to-play mobile title that blends classic MOBA combat with the last-player-standing tension of a battle royale. You drop into a large island map, loot for weapons and gear, then fight through a match filled with up to 99 other real players while the safe zone tightens. Instead of locking into a single hero kit, your abilities come from the weapons you find, which encourages experimenting with different playstyles from match to match.

Publisher: Snail Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MOBA Battle Royale
Release Date: November 1, 2018 (Global)
Pros: +A distinctive MOBA and battle royale hybrid. +Large selection of weapons with standout skills. +PvP encounters feel punchy and rewarding. +Strong visuals for a mobile game.
Cons: -Rune progression can feel grind-heavy.

Iron Throne

Iron Throne is a free-to-play mobile strategy MMO on iOS and Android that puts you in charge of a growing kingdom, from upgrading your castle to commanding heroes and troops in large-scale conflicts. It mixes familiar base-building and alliance warfare with several distinct battle modes, all wrapped in sharp 3D presentation that aims for a more “console-like” look than many games in the genre.

Publisher: Netmarble
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: May 16, 2018
Pros: +Impressive 3D visuals for a mobile MMO. +Multiple modes that break up the usual routine. +Tactical hero skills add depth to fights.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Progress feels gated without VIP perks. -Harder to keep up when playing mostly solo.